Documents of the Committee of Concerned Indian Students and the Committee for Human Rights
This 23-page document published by two University of California-Berkeley student organizations, the Committee of Concerned Indian Students and the Committee for Human Rights, contains thirteen records of essays pertaining to women’s liberation, workers’ rights, statements of solidarity with other cultural organizations, India’s political climate during 1976, and more.
"Political Prisoners in Sri Lanka"
Pamphlet distributed by the Berkeley South Asia Students Association titled “Political Prisoners in Sri Lanka”. The pamphlet details the background of political prisoners in Sri Lanka, and the Criminal Justice Commission Act, No. 14 of 1972.
"Homage To Martyrs" Flyer
Flyer detailing a public event at the University of California-Berkeley sponsored by the Women of South Asian Descent and Punjabi People’s Cultural Association groups. It describes the event as a vocal music performance by two artists as well as a talk by Professor Jagmohan Singh.
"Waves of Revolution" Flyer
Handwritten flyer distributed by Berkeley IRO publicizing a film screening for an “underground documentary film.” The flyer also states that Dharam Paul of the New India Coalition at Berkeley will be speaking.
India Forum Cumulative Index (1975-1979)
Four-page cumulative index for five different issues of the India Forum magazine. The index functions as a reference guide, and states where the rest of the issues are available.
"Political Prisoners In Pakistan"
Pamphlet distributed by the Berkeley South Asia Students Association titled "Political Prisoners in Pakistan." The pamphlet traces the history of political happenings in Pakistan beginning with the British leaving the Indian subcontinent, and goes on to describe "maltreatment of civilians by the government [of Pakistan]."
South Asia Students Association Press Release
Press release distributed by the University of California-Berkeley South Asia Students Association. It declares that “Republic Day… is another political hoax staged for deceiving the vast majority of people in India and abroad” and goes on to state that people outside of India must support democracy and justice.
"Devastating Flood In Bangladesh" Flyer
This flyer, titled “Devastating Flood in Bangladesh,” distributed by the San Francisco Bay Area Bangladesh Association (BABA), details the effects of flooding in Bangladesh in an appeal for donations.
"Martyrs' Day Commemoration" Flyer
Flyer announcing a Martyrs’ Day Commemoration on November 21, 1993 hosted by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee, the Punjabi People’s Cultural Association, and South Asians for Collective Action.
"Shaheed Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day" Flyer
Flyer distributed by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee and the Consulate General of India a memorial for Shaheed Bhagat Singh on March 28, 1993. The memorial included a panel discussion titled “Relevance of Freedom Movement to Present Crisis in India” followed by a screening of Anand Patwardhan’s “Ram ke Naam”, a documentary about the destruction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
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